Hospital Outreach
Be someone's sunshine
on a rainy day
The Sweet Julia Grace Foundation’s Hospital Outreach Program brings SUNSHINE On a Rainy Day to children and families in a hospital setting. SJGF provides parents and caregivers with care packages, comfort items and gift cards; and children with gifts that bring joy and fun. With your help, SJGF has provided thousands of care packages to families on their hardest days and partners with eight Hospital partners across VA, WV, DC and MD.
testimonials
I am writing to thank you for the care package I received when my son was unexpectedly admitted to the PICU at INOVA. Unfortunately, my son was diagnosed with brain cancer and had surgery immediately after being admitted. As a result, I didn't leave the hospital for two weeks. At some point, a tote bag care package from SJGF was given, which included so many useful and practical necessities. Please let your donor know that their efforts made a difference to a mom on her very worst days. -Sandy (mom)
Thank you for the Parent Care Package we received when my teenage daugter was in the ICU at INOVA. It was such an scary time, and the care package brought us so much comfort. I couldn't believe the amount of helpful and thoughtful items in the bag. The items were useful, but the biggest gift was the solace and encouragement the bag provided. We felt loved and seen by people we didn't even know- it was like a big warm hug and "I know what you are going through" in a bag. Thant you so much for what you are doing in honor of Sweet Julia Grace. -Angel (mom)
I have a 4 month old in the hospital. She's been in the ICU for a month. The nurse gave us a gift from SJGF with a Panera gift card. It really is the worst being in the hospital with your child, but this small gesture really did make the biggest difference. - Miriam (mom)
Our Hospital Program gives companies, clubs, families and community groups a meaningful way to support families who have a child in the hospital — through simple, tangible acts of kindness. Any group, regardless of size, can step in and show up for families facing the unimaginable.
collect and assemble parent care packages
SJGF Care Packages deliver SUNSHINE on a Rainy Day to parents whose children have been admitted either unexpectedly or due to a serious medical crisis or illness. These care packages provide comfort & essentials to parents and caregivers who cannot leave their child’s side.
How You Can Help:
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Host a Party with a Purpose with your company, friends, family, church, club or group and help make a difference in the lives of families who are in the hospital with their child. Collect recommended items like toiletries, snacks, drinks & comfort items and have a packing party with your group. We provide the instructions and the tote bags, and your group fills them with love!
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little box of sunshine
SJGF provides the yellow box; your group fills it with sunshine and love! Collect new treasure/prize box type toys, fidget toys, crayons, stickers and more! A list of recommended items and instructions will be provided.
How You Can Help:
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Host A Party with a Purpose with your company, friends, family, club, or group. Collect recommended items & pack little boxes of sunshine with your group.
make blankets of love
This project is perfect for all ages! SJGF will provide instructions & links to No-Sew Kits, enabling your group to easily purchase the necessary materials.
How You Can Help:
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Host a Blanket Making party: Pick a date, rally your group & decide how many blankets you will make! SJGF will guide you through the process from start to finish!
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No group? Join a SJGF Pop-Up Event!
Individuals and families are invited to join Team SJGF at one of our community Pop-Up Blanket-Making Events at the Hilton Garden Inn in Haymarket. SJGF provides all materials-we just need you!
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Perfect for:
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Kids earning volunteer hours
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Families serving together
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Volunteers of all ages
donate panera gift cards
Julia Grace spent months at a time in the Pediatric ICU (PICU) at Inova Children’s Hospital in Fairfax. The only restaurant at Inova, other than the cafeteria, is Panera Bread. SJGF provides the PICU team at INOVA with Panera gift cards that can be freely given to parents who are most likely weary, worried, and pretty tired of parent trays. During difficult times, the simplest of gestures often mean the most. We hope this small gift brings some sunshine to their day and a smile to their face.
How You Can Help:
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Donate Panera Gift Cards, Host a Gift Card Shower to collect Panera Gift Cards, or Make a Donation to Sponsor Panera Gift Cards
